In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan simplifies powerful ideas from psychology, behavioral science, and world experts into a playbook you can apply to influence yourself and others and create extraordinary success.

He delves into  why your brain is wired to fit in and be forgettable and how that instinct is quietly killing your brand, your influence.

Howie shares  the signs behind what it means to stand out. He explores the fear that keeps you invisible, then provides two proven ways for you to be remembered, respected, and ultimately chosen.

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Episode Breakdown:

0:00:00 The Von Restorff effect and why it matters

0:07:43 The ancient programming keeping you invisible

0:11:55 The What and How Framework to stand out

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In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Nancy Harhut, the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at HBT Marketing, and the author of the multi-award-winning Using Behavioral Science in Marketing.  She's helped brands like AT&T, Bank of America, Nationwide, and Dell use behavioral science to drive revenue.

They delve into  the surprising ways human behavior actually works and how you can use it to influence ethically and effectively, whether you work with B2B or B2C.

Nancy provides five easy-to-implement tactics people can use to instantly start taking advantage of behavioral science in their business,  a unique filter to help you choose the testimonials that will make the most difference, and research-backed email marketing tactics that will lead to real results.

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Episode Breakdown:

0:00:00 Behavioral science principles really do work

0:09:17 Debunking myths in B2B marketing

0:16:00 How to apply behavioral science tactics in B2B

0:23:34 The benefits of keeping it simple and honest

0:34:25 Five game-changing tactics to implement today

0:48:08 The need for testing and reworking solutions

0:54:22 Influence styles and imperfect testimonials

1:02:27 Research-backed email tactics for real results

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In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Roger Dooley,  one of the sharpest minds in behavioral science and marketing, and the author of Friction and Brainfluence. They delve into how to use effort, or the lack of it, as a weapon of influence.

Roger provides ways for small businesses and solopreneurs to use AI and behavioral science principles to help them with their businesses. He also shares why even your most motivated customers will bail on you and what to do about it, as well as what every business gets wrong about the power of friction, from healthcare to e-commerce.

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Episode Breakdown:

0:00:00 Dogs, low effort, and principles of influence

0:10:19 Friction and the Persuasion Slide framework

0:20:31 How to use AI to get a leg up in your business

0:30:20 Improve emotional decisions and communication

0:42:39 Reducing friction, the IKEA effect, and Hook Model

0:47:02 The  democratization of neuromarketing tools

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In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Dr. Brynn Winegard,  an award-winning neuroscientist, a former Fortune 500 marketing executive, and author of The Working Brain. Her specialty is translating complex neuroscience into practical performance strategies so you can lead, sell, and communicate better than your biology wants you to.

They delve into  how your outdated wiring sabotages your impact, and exactly how to reprogram it.

Dr. Brynn provides key neuroscience insights that will have you changing your schedule right away. She shares how decisions are really made, what  the actual prime time of our brain is, how to optimize your performance, a framework  to enact our best selves, and science-backed tips for successful influence.

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Episode Breakdown:

0:00:00 How Dr. Brynn runs a sugar-free household

0:05:24 The surprising neuroscience of decision-making

0:13:14 How to use your brain to be better

0:21:30 Peak performance and the miracle morning

0:27:32 How Dr. Brynn optimizes her workday performance

0:41:27 Debunking brain myths and misconceptions

0:45:19 The MERIT framework  to enact our best selves

0:58:05 Neuroscience insights for effective influence

1:08:51 Call to action: own and influence your thoughts

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In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan simplifies powerful ideas from psychology, behavioral science, and world experts into a playbook you can apply to influence yourself and others and create extraordinary success. He delves into  the first and most critical step of influencing anyone: getting someone to pay attention.

Howie shares how to grab attention like the best marketers in the game without manipulation or gimmicks. He covers what curiosity really is, how your brain reacts to open loops, and how leaders can use this to connect, convert, and communicate more powerfully with the 3C's framework.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 The  Zeigarnik effect

09:42 Contextual curiosity

12:33 Cognitive dissonance

13:59 Completion bias

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In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Dr. Douglas Kenrick,  an evolutionary psychologist and professor at Arizona State University, who has also worked with Dr. Robert Cialdini, the godfather of influence, over the years.

They delve into  the primal forces behind decision-making and the underlying reason why we do what we do.

Dr. Kenrick provides the basic structure of evolved human motives and how to use them, along with the 7 principles of influence, to persuade others more effectively. He also shares a way to enjoy your work more and how you don't need to be dominant and aggressive to be a good leader.

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Episode Breakdown:

0:00:00 Kenrick’s redemption and early academic path

0:08:17  The controversial evolutionary psychology

0:17:00 The primal forces behind our decisions

0:23:23 Solving for ancient problems in modern times

0:25:15 Prestige-based vs. dominance-based leadership

0:30:25 How our ancient motives affect our influence

0:41:40 Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life insights

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In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Pranav Yadav, the CEO of Neuro-Insight,  a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, and a neuroscience advisor to the Forbes CMO Council. At Neuro-Insight,  he helps brands decode what actually influences people by measuring subconscious brain activity to see what drives memory, emotion, and action.

They delve into  subconscious storytelling, memory encoding, and why language is the least interesting part of communication.

Pranav shares practical neuroscience insights not only into how our memories are created, but into how they actually influence our decisions. He also provides a framework for behavior change and what people and brands can do to become more memorable.

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Episode Breakdown:

0:00:00  Where the root of all marketing starts

0:05:04 Subconscious: look for data in the right place

0:11:46 How Neuro-Insight measures subconscious responses

0:15:24 Memory encoding and the drivers of memory creation

0:21:50 Recall debunked: how memories really inform decisions

0:27:11 What brands can do to become more memorable

0:35:09 Priming: How Neuro-Insight is uniquely positioned to study it

0:40:50 Three fundamental principles of behavior change

0:47:10 Why climate change communications are failing

0:56:30 Three fundamentals of being remembered

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How Can I help you? In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Mike Kim,  a top personal branding expert and bestselling author of You Are the Brand. He's helped seven and eight-figure entrepreneurs, like Donald Miller and John Maxwell, build influence without losing integrity.

They delve into how to build a brand where people come to you and seek your guidance, and that's rooted in who you're becoming, not just what you're selling. Mike provides his 3-step framework for building a winning, authentic personal brand, tips on how to start putting yourself out there, insights into his more famous clients, and a simple practice that's made him happier and more resilient.

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Episode Breakdown:

0:00:00 A journey of transformation and deep honesty

0:08:36 Personal vs. corporate brand misconceptions

0:11:13 Insights into seven and eight-figure entrepreneurs

0:14:25 Not everyone has what it takes, do you?

0:20:13 Your only real advantage in the age of AI

0:27:57 The framework to unlock your voice and brand

0:36:38 Put yourself out there and be willing to suck

0:47:02 How to get started creating content

0:51:06 The line between authenticity and transparency

1:02:34 Building your personal brand while still employed

1:07:26 Signature assets and the power of familiarity

1:09:22 Evolution, self-compassion, and the Five Minute Journal

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